The Jumbo Lap Desk
is designed for use when working from a couch or recliner. When I got
my first one, this was one of the few options for lap desks that could
be described as a "good value." I knew it wasn't perfect, but it had
enough positives to be worth a shot. Now there are many more options,
and you should explore them.

If I could adjust my star rating, I
would make this a two instead of a three. Over time, the cons have
become more annoying. If you only use this for reading or writing, it's
still a decent low-cost option. But if you use this with a laptop
computer, the unit will crack and flex more and more over time. And if
you replace it, that unit will crack too. Over time the beads in the
cushion also start to leak more. I initially left my more expensive
*wooden-top* lap desk at home because it felt a little too heavy to be
portable. I now plan to start using that one more if possible.

This
is still the

*low cost*

solution of lap-desks. I would urge you to
consider the alternatives. Eventually this will bend and crack to the
point of being distracting.

In terms of price, you have to factor
in the shipping when buying from a third party. That's not a
deal-breaker and it's probably not worth waiting to see if Amazon will
ever sell it directly. I bought mine at a brick and mortar store, and it
was only a few bucks cheaper. So it may be worth a premium for the
convenience of home delivery.Media Converter AND LapGear Jumbo Student LapDesk with Clip Blue (45105)